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Malaysia: Severe Flooding Forces Thousands to Evacuate Across Pahang State 2

Thousands of people along the east coast of the Malay Peninsula were forced to evacuate their homes due to floods caused by continuous heavy rain. According to the national disaster command centre, the Kuantan district in Pahang is the worst hit.

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Malaysia: Severe Flooding Forces Thousands to Evacuate Across Pahang State

Thousands of people along the east coast of the Malay Peninsula were forced to evacuate their homes due to floods caused by continuous heavy rain. According to the national disaster command centre, the Kuantan district in Pahang is the worst hit.

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US: Hurricane-Force Winds Cause Widespread Power Outages in Colorado

Hurricane-force winds across Colorado downed power lines and left thousands without electricity, causing 185 flight delays at Denver International Airport and forcing multiple school districts to close on Thursday, December 18.

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Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Afghan returnees are seen on a truck bound for their home province from a temporary camp at the Torkham border crossing, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2025. As the world marks International Migrants Day on Thursday, the unfolding narrative in Afghanistan is one of resilience and uncertainty. The forced return of thousands from neighboring countries is reshaping lives: many families are coming back to a homeland they barely know, striving to rebuild amid fragile security and limited support. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Afghan returnees receive food at a temporary camp at the Torkham border crossing, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2025. As the world marks International Migrants Day on Thursday, the unfolding narrative in Afghanistan is one of resilience and uncertainty. The forced return of thousands from neighboring countries is reshaping lives: many families are coming back to a homeland they barely know, striving to rebuild amid fragile security and limited support. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Afghan returnees are seen on a truck bound for their home province from a temporary camp at the Torkham border crossing, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2025. As the world marks International Migrants Day on Thursday, the unfolding narrative in Afghanistan is one of resilience and uncertainty. The forced return of thousands from neighboring countries is reshaping lives: many families are coming back to a homeland they barely know, striving to rebuild amid fragile security and limited support. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Trucks bound for Afghan returnees' home provinces from a temporary camp are seen at the Torkham border crossing, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2025. As the world marks International Migrants Day on Thursday, the unfolding narrative in Afghanistan is one of resilience and uncertainty. The forced return of thousands from neighboring countries is reshaping lives: many families are coming back to a homeland they barely know, striving to rebuild amid fragile security and limited support. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France: Farmers’ Protests Against Mercosur Expand Across Country, Motorway Blockages Continue

Thousands of European farmers are gathering in Brussels today, December 18, to protest the EU-Mercosur trade deal during a high-stakes European Council summit. In France, the unrest has escalated with motorways being blocked and protests expanding toward major ski resort access routes just ahead of tomorrow's scheduled vote on the agreement. This surge in mobilization follows a massive day of action yesterday, which saw over 3,600 farmers participate in at least 80 separate demonstrations across the country.

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Japan: Deer Casually Cross Nara Marathon Course, Delighting Spectators

At the Nara Marathon held on Saturday, Dec. 13, and Sunday, Dec. 14, unique scenes rarely seen at any other marathon around the world were captured. As thousands of runners sped through the historic streets of the ancient capital, they were quietly watched by deer that live in Nara Park. Some deer casually wandered onto the course as runners passed by, creating heartwarming moments for spectators.

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Queen Letizia At FundeuRAE Anniversary - Madrid

The director of the RAE, Santiago Muñoz Machado, Queen Letizia and the Minister of Equality, Ana Redondo, during the commemorative ceremony of the 20th anniversary of the Fundación del Español Urgente "FundéuRAE", held at the Royal Spanish Academy, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). In these twenty years, the Foundation, promoted by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) and the EFE Agency, has become one of the main points of reference for Spanish-speaking journalists and, in general, for language professionals in the news world. Its recommendations on the proper use of the language are disseminated throughout the year, from Monday to Friday, to reach the editorial offices of the media and the e-mail addresses of the thousands of subscribers to the FundéuRAE newsletter. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At FundeuRAE Anniversary - Madrid

The director of the RAE, Santiago Muñoz Machado, Queen Letizia and the Minister of Equality, Ana Redondo, during the commemorative ceremony of the 20th anniversary of the Fundación del Español Urgente "FundéuRAE", held at the Royal Spanish Academy, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). In these twenty years, the Foundation, promoted by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) and the EFE Agency, has become one of the main points of reference for Spanish-speaking journalists and, in general, for language professionals in the news world. Its recommendations on the proper use of the language are disseminated throughout the year, from Monday to Friday, to reach the editorial offices of the media and the e-mail addresses of the thousands of subscribers to the FundéuRAE newsletter. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At FundeuRAE Anniversary - Madrid

Queen Letizia during the ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Fundación del Español Urgente "FundéuRAE", held at the Royal Spanish Academy, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). In these twenty years, the Foundation, promoted by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) and the EFE Agency, has become one of the main points of reference for Spanish-speaking journalists and, in general, for language professionals in the news world. Its recommendations on the proper use of the language are disseminated throughout the year, from Monday to Friday, to reach the editorial offices of the media and the e-mail addresses of the thousands of subscribers to the FundéuRAE newsletter. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At FundeuRAE Anniversary - Madrid

Queen Letizia during the ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Fundación del Español Urgente "FundéuRAE", held at the Royal Spanish Academy, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). In these twenty years, the Foundation, promoted by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) and the EFE Agency, has become one of the main points of reference for Spanish-speaking journalists and, in general, for language professionals in the news world. Its recommendations on the proper use of the language are disseminated throughout the year, from Monday to Friday, to reach the editorial offices of the media and the e-mail addresses of the thousands of subscribers to the FundéuRAE newsletter. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At FundeuRAE Anniversary - Madrid

The academic Juan Luis Cebrián during the commemorative ceremony of the 20th anniversary of the Fundación del Español Urgente "FundéuRAE", held at the Real Academia Española, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). In these twenty years, the Foundation, promoted by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) and the EFE Agency, has become one of the main points of reference for Spanish-speaking journalists and, in general, for language professionals in the news world. Its recommendations on the proper use of the language are disseminated throughout the year, from Monday to Friday, to reach the editorial offices of the media and the e-mail addresses of the thousands of subscribers to the FundéuRAE newsletter. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At FundeuRAE Anniversary - Madrid

The director of the RAE, Santiago Muñoz Machado, and Queen Letizia during the ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Fundación del Español Urgente "FundéuRAE", held at the Royal Spanish Academy, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). In these twenty years, the Foundation, promoted by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) and the EFE Agency, has become one of the main points of reference for Spanish-speaking journalists and, in general, for language professionals in the news world. Its recommendations on the proper use of the language are disseminated throughout the year, from Monday to Friday, to reach the editorial offices of the media and the e-mail addresses of the thousands of subscribers to the FundéuRAE newsletter. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At FundeuRAE Anniversary - Madrid

Queen Letizia during the ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Fundación del Español Urgente "FundéuRAE", held at the Royal Spanish Academy, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). In these twenty years, the Foundation, promoted by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) and the EFE Agency, has become one of the main points of reference for Spanish-speaking journalists and, in general, for language professionals in the news world. Its recommendations on the proper use of the language are disseminated throughout the year, from Monday to Friday, to reach the editorial offices of the media and the e-mail addresses of the thousands of subscribers to the FundéuRAE newsletter. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At FundeuRAE Anniversary - Madrid

The academic Luis María Anson during the commemorative ceremony of the 20th anniversary of the Fundación del Español Urgente "FundéuRAE", held at the Real Academia Española, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). In these twenty years, the Foundation, promoted by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) and the EFE Agency, has become one of the main points of reference for Spanish-speaking journalists and, in general, for language professionals in the news world. Its recommendations on the proper use of the language are disseminated throughout the year, from Monday to Friday, to reach the editorial offices of the media and the e-mail addresses of the thousands of subscribers to the FundéuRAE newsletter. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At FundeuRAE Anniversary - Madrid

Queen Letizia during the ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Fundación del Español Urgente "FundéuRAE", held at the Royal Spanish Academy, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). In these twenty years, the Foundation, promoted by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) and the EFE Agency, has become one of the main points of reference for Spanish-speaking journalists and, in general, for language professionals in the news world. Its recommendations on the proper use of the language are disseminated throughout the year, from Monday to Friday, to reach the editorial offices of the media and the e-mail addresses of the thousands of subscribers to the FundéuRAE newsletter. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At FundeuRAE Anniversary - Madrid

Queen Letizia during the ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Fundación del Español Urgente "FundéuRAE", held at the Royal Spanish Academy, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). In these twenty years, the Foundation, promoted by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) and the EFE Agency, has become one of the main points of reference for Spanish-speaking journalists and, in general, for language professionals in the news world. Its recommendations on the proper use of the language are disseminated throughout the year, from Monday to Friday, to reach the editorial offices of the media and the e-mail addresses of the thousands of subscribers to the FundéuRAE newsletter. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At FundeuRAE Anniversary - Madrid

Queen Letizia during the ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Fundación del Español Urgente "FundéuRAE", held at the Royal Spanish Academy, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). In these twenty years, the Foundation, promoted by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) and the EFE Agency, has become one of the main points of reference for Spanish-speaking journalists and, in general, for language professionals in the news world. Its recommendations on the proper use of the language are disseminated throughout the year, from Monday to Friday, to reach the editorial offices of the media and the e-mail addresses of the thousands of subscribers to the FundéuRAE newsletter. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Letizia At FundeuRAE Anniversary - Madrid

Queen Letizia during the ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Fundación del Español Urgente "FundéuRAE", held at the Royal Spanish Academy, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). In these twenty years, the Foundation, promoted by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) and the EFE Agency, has become one of the main points of reference for Spanish-speaking journalists and, in general, for language professionals in the news world. Its recommendations on the proper use of the language are disseminated throughout the year, from Monday to Friday, to reach the editorial offices of the media and the e-mail addresses of the thousands of subscribers to the FundéuRAE newsletter. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Columbia University Marks Hanukkah After Sydney Attack

Thousands of people gathered across New York City, including Columbia University, on Sunday night, December 14, to mark the first night of Hanukkah. Jews from around the city danced, sang, and huddled against the cold at menorah lightings, while mourning those killed in the terror shooting that targeted a Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.

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US: Record Flooding Wreaks Havoc in Washington, Emergency Status Continues

Days of record-breaking flooding in western and central Washington caused widespread evacuations, emergency rescues, and major infrastructure damage. The state remains under a state of emergency, with evacuation orders still in place for tens of thousands of residents. Footage filmed on Thursday, December 11, shows flooding on Old Snohomish Monroe Road.

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US: Record Flooding Wreaks Havoc in Washington, Emergency Status Continues 2

Days of record-breaking flooding in northern Washington caused widespread evacuations, emergency rescues, and major infrastructure damage. The state remains under a state of emergency, with evacuation orders still in place for tens of thousands of residents. Footage filmed on Tuesday, December 9, shows flooding at Aldarra Fields in Fall City.

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